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The Fall Symposium will explore the many responses evoked by the tragedy of the terrorist acts of 9/11/01.
Beginning with a service of remembrance, the schedule will include a filmmaker from Third World News presenting a series of short films about the event, an expert on Iraq and its
involvement, political science professors addressing the international situation, a panel of students discussing their responses, and a closing speaker who will address the themes of "Peace, Reconciliation, and Healing."
"Remembering Courage, Celebrating Freedom"
When: September 11th @ 10:30 a.m.
Where: The Quad
 A Commemorative Service on the Quad beginning at 10:30 a. m.
All 10:15 classes are cancelled and all offices closed.
After 9/11: The Next Response
When: September 17th @ 7:00
Where: Heim G-11
Laurie Mylroie will be speaking about who was really behind 9-11, our bungled intelligence efforts, and the need to
invade Iraq. This Harvard PhD is an internationally recognized expert on Iraq and the Middle East. Her new book
is Study of Revenge: Saddam Hussein's Unfinished War Against America.
Short Films on 9/11
When: September 24th @ 7:30
Where: Heim G-11
A series of short films from Third World Newsreel related to 9/11/01, will be introduced and discussed by filmmaker Dan Ferandez.
Student Response Panel
When: October 8th @ 7:00
Where: Heim G-11
Steven
Sharp will moderate a panel of students with unique and personal insights into the events of 9/11.The
panel will include Jason Brandemarti, Morgan Barr, Michele Burns, Gabrielle
Blythin, Nicole Gugliucci, Emily Hammer, Gregory Hart
International Response
When: October 14th @ 7:00
Where: Heim G-11
Dr. Mike Roskin, of Lycoming College, and Dr. Tansa Massoud, of Bucknell University, will discuss the political response to 9/11.
"Finding a Basis for Long-Term Security in the Post 9/11 World"
When: October 21st @ 7:00
Where: Heim G-11
An address by Dr. Jayne S. Docherty, from the Conflict Transformation Program at Eastern Mennonite University.
Full
documentation of Dr. Docharty's credentials are available by clicking
here. (PDF)
Concurrent Highlights
The
Library Archives and the Lycoming Scholars will conduct an Oral History project,
compiling student memories of that terrifying day.
A Lycourier
issue will be devoted to 9/11 and the Symposium events.
The
library will display photos taken by Prof. Lynn Estomin at the peace rally on
Union Square held shortly after the attack.
A
billboard entitled "Imagine World Peace" will be on Little League
Boulevard through September and October.
Snowden
Library has provided us with a 9/11 resources page
for everyone's free use.
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